James L. Knight

James L. Knight

James Landon Knight (born 21 July 1909 Akron, Ohio, died 5 February 1991 Santa Monica, California) was an American newspaper publisher and founder of the Knight Ridder group of newspapers.

He was also co-founder of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation with his brother John S. Knight.

The James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida is named in his honor.

References

Fowler, Glenn. James L. Knight, 81, a Founder Of Knight-Ridder Group of Papers. "New York Times", February 7, 1991


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